Types of grapevine Chains

What are different  types of grapevine  Chains

Specialists in this field have identified four types of grapevine chains

           A. Single Strand Chain :

           B. Gossip Chain

           C. Probability Chain

           D. Cluster Chain

            A.Single Strand Chain : In this type of chain, ‘A’ tells something to ‘B’ who tells it to ‘C’ and so on. This type of chain is the least accurate in passing on the information or message.

B.Gossip Chain : In it, a person seeks out and tells everyone the information he has obtained. This chain is often used when information or a message regarding a ‘not-on-job’ nature is being conveyed.

 C.Probability Chain : In it, individuals are indifferent to the persons to whom they are passing some information. This chain is found when the information is somewhat interesting but not really significant.

D .Cluster Chain : In this type of chain, ‘A’ tells something to a few selected individuals and then some of these individuals inform a few other selected individuals.

It has been found out that the cluster chain is the dominant grapevine pattern in an organisation. Generally only a few individuals, called ‘Liaison individuals’ pass on the information they have obtained and then they are likely to share it with the people they trust. Most informal communication flows through this chain